Atty. David Elson
David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years.
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David Elson is a Senior Counsel based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (1971). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1970) and Occidental College (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice in California, Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association and American Bar Association, the State Bar of California and the Association of Business Trial Lawyers, and Board Member and Chairman, Land Use Committee, Benedict Canyon Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David Elson is a lawyer practicing environmental and toxic torts, litigation
- David received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1967, and has been licensed for 55 years
- David practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
David Elson is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David Elson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
David Elson is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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